Administrative Assistant
Date: May 8, 2025
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, a law firm of 300 attorneys in more than 30 practice and industry groups, is accepting applications for a full-time Administrative Assistant to support the intellectual property group in the Buffalo office. The ideal candidate will have the ability to handle a large volume of work, be detail oriented, and be able to prioritize daily tasks and responsibilities. Also, a background in intellectual property practice with experience with intellectual property management software tools and databases is preferred.
Position Responsibilities:
- Providing general administrative support to several attorneys in the intellectual property group, including
- preparing and proofing correspondence
- drafting and revising various patent and trademark-related forms
- communicating with USPTO
- conducting basic research
- maintaining and organizing legal documents, files, and records
- managing the overall day-to-day team operations, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow, and supporting the intellectual property attorneys in various administrative tasks, as assigned
Requirements
- In-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent communication skills
- Exceptional organization skills with proven record of managing multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently
- Strong attention to detail
- Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal environment, or a bachelor’s degree and other relevant work experience
At Bond, exceptional work product and a collegial work environment are cornerstones of our success. We are committed to the communities in which we live and work. Bond has long recognized the value, both to its team and to our communities, of active participation in and support of charitable, governmental, professional and community-based organizations.
This position's salary range is between $50,000 to $60,000, negotiable based on years’ experience.
Bond’s offer of employment are contingent on:
- Completion of a satisfactory background check
- Completion of a satisfactory reference check
- Completion of a satisfactory conflicts check
Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC provides all employees and applicants an equal employment opportunity in the manner required by law in all aspects of employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other status protected by local, state or federal law. We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates who are under consideration.
